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@Todd
I like FP. Thing is they were stuggling. Stussy is the money maker for the Gimme5 empire and they too have been struggling.
It's natural progression. I've watched the big brands keep pushing and pushing and it's terrible. Re-releasing everything, whilst at the same time destroying nostalgia for the original. I can't believe these companies are not pushing things forward. The best thing I guess was the ipod stuff and the 360 sole unit. (And look what happened to that!) Trainers haven't progressed. They need to. There's been no excitement in the last year or two and I'm hoping it totally dies down. Then it can all start up again. Even CT has become so quiet.
I've cycled everyday and apart from various vulcanised footwear, I occasionally bring out a pair of New Balance.
It's hard to appreciate trainers when they keep getting ruined by mass re-releases and too many styles.
Trainers used to be so futuristic. I never like tech stuff but the world needs it.
PeterD: I might've spotted you at the Barbican last week?